About the book
An Oprah Daily Spring 2023 Reading List Pick
\"...striking a deeply resonant chord for anyone who has experienced the obsessive self-searching that often accompanies a sudden loss.\" -- Oprah Daily
\"A gorgeous, grief-stricken remembrance... a wise reminder that we all must \"weather the storm\" of loss.\" --People Magazine
\"Carson captures the pervasive nature of grief with a poetic voice that beautifully resonates.\" -- Shondaland
\"This is raw, heartfelt, beautiful, soul-opening and real.\" -- Zibby Owens for Good Morning America
From an exciting new literary voice: a memoir that explores grief, Blackness, and recovery after the death of a dear friend.
After an unexpected phone call on an early morning in 2018, writer and model Eirinie Carson learned of her best friend Larissa’s death. In the wake of her shock, Eirinie attempts to make sense of the events leading up to Larissa’s death and uncovers startling secrets about her life in the process.
THE DEAD ARE GODS is Eirinie’s striking, intimate, and profoundly moving depiction of life after a sudden loss. Amid navigating moments of intense grief, Eirinie is overwhelmed by her love for Larissa. She finds power in pulling moments of joy from the depths of her emotion. Eirinie’s portrayal of what love feels like after death bursts from the page alongside a timely, honest, and personal exploration of Black love and Black life.
Perhaps, Eirinie proposes, “The only way out is through.”
Editions of The Dead are Gods
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781685890452
- EBook
- ISBN 9781685890469
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An Oprah Daily Spring 2023 Reading List Pick
\"...striking a deeply resonant chord for anyone who has experienced the obsessive self-searching that often accompanies a sudden loss.\" -- Oprah Daily
\"A gorgeous, grief-stricken remembrance... a wise reminder that we all must \"weather the storm\" of loss.\" --People Magazine
\"Carson captures the pervasive nature of grief with a poetic voice that beautifully resonates.\" -- Shondaland
\"This is raw, heartfelt, beautiful, soul-opening and real.\" -- Zibby Owens for Good Morning America
From an exciting new literary voice: a memoir that explores grief, Blackness, and recovery after the death of a dear friend.
After an unexpected phone call on an early morning in 2018, writer and model Eirinie Carson learned of her best friend Larissa’s death. In the wake of her shock, Eirinie attempts to make sense of the events leading up to Larissa’s death and uncovers startling secrets about her life in the process.
THE DEAD ARE GODS is Eirinie’s striking, intimate, and profoundly moving depiction of life after a sudden loss. Amid navigating moments of intense grief, Eirinie is overwhelmed by her love for Larissa. She finds power in pulling moments of joy from the depths of her emotion. Eirinie’s portrayal of what love feels like after death bursts from the page alongside a timely, honest, and personal exploration of Black love and Black life.
Perhaps, Eirinie proposes, “The only way out is through.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dead are Gods about?
An Oprah Daily Spring 2023 Reading List Pick
\"...striking a deeply resonant chord for anyone who has experienced the obsessive self-searching that often accompanies a sudden loss.\" -- Oprah Daily
\"A gorgeous, grief-stricken remembrance... a wise reminder that we all must \"weather the storm\" of loss.\" --People Magazine
\"Carson captures the pervasive nature of grief with a poetic voice that beautifully resonates.\" -- Shondaland
\"This is raw, heartfelt, beautiful, soul-opening and real.\" -- Zibby Owens for Good Morning America
From an exciting new literary voice: a memoir that explores grief, Blackness, and recovery after the death of a dear friend.
After an unexpected phone call on an early morning in 2018, writer and model Eirinie Carson learned of her best friend Larissa’s death. In the wake of her shock, Eirinie attempts to make sense of the events leading up to Larissa’s death and uncovers startling secrets about her life in the process.
THE DEAD ARE GODS is Eirinie’s striking, intimate, and profoundly moving depiction of life after a sudden loss. Amid navigating moments of intense grief, Eirinie is overwhelmed by her love for Larissa. She finds power in pulling moments of joy from the depths of her emotion. Eirinie’s portrayal of what love feels like after death bursts from the page alongside a timely, honest, and personal exploration of Black love and Black life.
Perhaps, Eirinie proposes, “The only way out is through.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Dead are Gods?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of The Dead are Gods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781685890452
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Dead are Gods?
Eirinie Carson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Dead are Gods is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781685890452) and ebook(ISBN 9781685890469)
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